Indulge in the culinary delight of mussels, prepared with a delectable medley of flavors in three enticing recipes. Embark on a culinary journey with our classic Mussels with Tomato White Wine Sauce, a harmonious blend of fresh mussels, aromatic white wine, and tangy tomatoes, complemented by a touch of garlic and herbs. Experience a taste of the Mediterranean with our Spanish Mussels, where succulent mussels are simmered in a vibrant tomato-based sauce infused with paprika, saffron, and a hint of sherry, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish. For a creamy and rich variation, try our Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce, where tender mussels are enveloped in a luscious sauce made with garlic, white wine, and heavy cream, resulting in a symphony of creamy indulgence. Each recipe offers a unique interpretation of this seafood delicacy, promising an unforgettable dining experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MUSSELS IN GARLIC, TOMATO AND WHITE WINE
A simple but nutritious way to prepare this lovely mollusc. The poaching/steaming/serving sauce should be simple but cooked slowly and with love. Mussels should be cooked very quickly and with respect. Use mussels in the half-shell. You'll probably buy them frozen. Defrost well and naturally beforehand. New Zealand green-lipped mussels are beautiful, and most other lovely plump mussels are delicious. The photo for this recipe was made with Saldana Bay mussels from the West Coast of South Africa.
Provided by CarolineOYum
Categories Mussels
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a tall pot over low to medium heat soften the onion in olive oil, butter and curry. Stir frequently.
- Once the onion is glassy add the garlic for two or three minutes.
- Add tomato, herbs and pepper, turn heat to full and reduce sauce for a few minutes.
- Add soya sauce and white wine and reduce sauce for another few minutes.
- Add the mussels, give a good stir and put on the lid to create steam for 2 minutes.
- After 2 minutes stir again and replace lid.
- After another 2 minutes stir again and replace lid.
- After another 2 minutes serve with delicious bread for mopping up the garlicky tomato wine sauce.
MUSSELS WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC
The flavors of the Mediterranean sing in this steamed mussel dish from Delish.com
Categories steamed mussels mussels in tomato broth summer mussel recipe mediterranean mussel recipe homemade mussels garlic and tomato mussels
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until fragrant and soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
- Add diced tomatoes, wine, and parsley and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add mussels and simmer until all shells are open. (Discard any shells that aren't open.)
- Garnish with more parsley and serve with grilled bread.
MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE
Simmer Ina Garten's recipe for Mussels in White Wine on the stovetop with garlic, saffron and plum tomatoes for an easy yet elegant meal.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To clean the mussels, put them in a large bowl with 2 quarts of water and the flour and soak for 30 minutes, or until the mussels disgorge any sand. Drain the mussels, then remove the "beard" from each with your fingers. If they're dirty, scrub the mussels with a brush under running water. Discard any mussels whose shells aren't tightly shut.
- In a large non-aluminum stockpot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes; then add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, or until the shallots are translucent. Add the tomatoes, saffron, parsley, thyme, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the mussels, stir well, then cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until all the mussels are opened (discard any that do not open). With the lid on, shake the pot once or twice to be sure the mussels don't burn on the bottom. Pour the mussels and the sauce into a large bowl and serve hot.
MUSSELS WITH TOMATO & WHITE WINE SAUCE
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE mussels. Especially as a meal with really good crusty bread for dipping. This is 4 servings as an appetizer or 2 as a meal.
Provided by Sooz Cooks
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, melt the butter.
- Add the onions, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and tomatoes, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the wine, parsley, and bring to a boil.
- Add the mussels, cover, and cook until the shells have opened, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and discard any shells that do not open.
- Transfer to a large deep bowl and serve immediately. Make sure to have spoons available as this broth is good!
- Use your nice crusty french bread for dipping.
MUSSELS IN SPICY RED SAUCE
I love this dish, which is often called "Mussels Fra Diavolo", because my Italian Grandmother made it often, especially around the holidays. The lusty combination of mussels and spicy red sauce is irresistible. It's Italian-American comfort food. Forget about serving this with pasta, you absolutely must have a loaf of crusty, chewy Italian or French bread to dip in the sauce. Make sure to put an empty bowl on the table to accommodate the shells. For equipment you will need a large (10 to 12 inch) high sided saute pan (sauteuse) or a 6 to 6 quart pot with a tight fitting lid, a large spoon, and a Chinese wire mesh skimmer or slotted spoon. Red Sauce: I know my red sauce. My credentials: I grew up at the Jersey Shore, I had an Italian grandmother and I worked as a cook at Marenzi Restaurant in North Beach, San Francisco, back in the 1970's. This recipe is one for you to keep. My Napolitano red sauce is a great building block to making all sorts of dishes. It can be used to for a quick pasta dinner or for simmering fresh squash and/or bell peppers and onion. You can also use this red sauce as a base to make a "fra diavolo" with mussels, lobster or other sea food, even with leftovers and serve with rice or pasta. The most important concept in making this sauce is to really brown (caramelize) the onions and carrots, creating a natural sweetness that balances with the acidic tomatoes. For equipment you will need a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, and a wooden spoon.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper, and saute until fragrant, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add the white wine and tomato sauce, increase the heat to high, cover and bring to a boil.
- Add the mussels and replace the lid. Cook over high heat 3 minutes. Remove the lid and stir once gently. Continue to cook until the mussels are completely open and firmly cooked, about 4 minutes more.
- Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the mussels gently from the pot to a large bowl with a Chinese wire mesh skimmer. Return the pot to the heat and increase the heat to high. Boil for a minute or 2, until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve immediately.
- Place the canned tomatoes in a large bowl and place your (clean) hands in the bowl and crush the tomatoes so they breakup into a range of small pieces.
- In a 5-quart Dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium heat until it is fragrant, but before it smokes, about 40 seconds. Add the bay leaves and stir them in the oil until they begin to brown, about 10 seconds. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until it starts to turn golden brown, then add the onions, carrots, and oregano. Cook the vegetables until they are very brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally, just enough to prevent them from scorching.
- Add the crushed tomatoes with their juice, the tomato paste, salt and pepper, and 1 1/2 cups of water, (white wine or clam juice can be added depending on the intended use) and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer, partially covered until the sauce level has reduced by 2 or 3 inches and the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Cook the sauce for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick.
- Remove from heat, cool down in the pot, then when at room temperature, transfer to a sealed plastic container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- This sauce will keep 10 days in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator.
- Using my recipe for basic Red Sauce, you can make a quick and spicy "fra diavolo" sauce that is delicious drizzled over grilled squid and other seafood. For equipment you will need a 3-quart saucepan and a wooden spoon.
- Heat the olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan slightly over medium heat and saute the garlic and crushed red pepper until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown, about 40 seconds.
- Add the Red Sauce, clam juice, and salt, to taste, and simmer, stirring occasionally over medium-low heat, until the sauce returns to the thickness and quantity of the Red Sauce, about 15 minutes.
PASTA WITH MUSSELS IN TOMATO SAUCE
Semolina linguine is a traditional and wonderful pasta to use. But you can make the dish with whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta; both are getting better and better. Look for a flat noodle like tagliatelle, fettuccine or linguine. If you use whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta, make sure not to overcook it. My rule of thumb is to check for doneness a minute before the suggested cooking time on the package; noodles should be cooked al dente.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, pastas, main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pulse tomatoes with juices in food processor just a few times to break down into a coarse purée; set aside. Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a wide skillet or saucepan with lid, combine crushed garlic clove and shallot with white wine. Bring to a boil and add mussels. Cover and cook, shaking pan from time to time, 2 to 4 minutes, or until mussels open up. Check mussels after 2 minutes; transfer open mussels to a bowl using tongs. Cover pan again, wait another minute, and repeat until all mussels have opened.
- Leave mussels to cool in bowl until easily removed from shells. Remove half from shells and leave other half intact. Taste a mussel; if it is sandy, give them all a very quick rinse and drain in a colander. Transfer to a bowl and keep covered while you make tomato sauce.
- Place a strainer over another bowl, line with cheesecloth and strain the liquid in the pan into bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup. Rinse and dry pan.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in pan and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add tomatoes, thyme or marjoram (or both), and sugar.
- Turn heat up to medium-high and cook, stirring often, 5 to 10 minutes, until tomatoes have cooked down slightly. Add 1/2 cup broth from mussels, stir together and bring to a simmer. Taste and add salt as needed (you may not need to add any). Tip all mussels, shelled and unshelled, into sauce, cover and turn heat to very low or remove from heat if not serving right away. Keep warm while you cook pasta.
- Warm a large bowl for the pasta. When water for pasta comes to a rolling boil, salt generously and add pasta. Cook al dente, following the directions on the package. Drain and toss in the warm bowl with tomato sauce, mussels and parsley. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1095 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
Tips:
- Select Fresh Mussels: Choose mussels that are tightly closed and have no cracks or chips in their shells. Fresh mussels should smell briny, not fishy.
- Properly Clean the Mussels: Before cooking, clean the mussels by scrubbing them with a stiff brush under cold running water. Remove any barnacles or debris from the shells.
- Debeard the Mussels: Using a sharp knife, remove the beard (a fibrous strand) from the side of each mussel.
- Use a Large Pot: Mussels expand during cooking, so use a large pot to prevent overcrowding.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pot: Overcrowding the pot can prevent the mussels from cooking evenly and may result in some remaining uncooked.
- Cook Mussels with Liquid: Mussels release their own liquid during cooking, but you can also add additional liquid such as white wine, broth, or water to create a flavorful sauce.
- Use High Heat: Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat to create steam and cook the mussels quickly.
- Cover the Pot: Cover the pot during cooking to trap the steam and help the mussels cook evenly.
- Cook until the Shells Open: Mussels typically take 5-7 minutes to cook. They are done when the shells open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Serve Immediately: Mussels are best served immediately after cooking. They can be enjoyed on their own or with accompaniments such as crusty bread, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Conclusion:
Mussels with Tomato White Wine Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips and recipe provided in this article, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. Mussels are a versatile ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways, so feel free to experiment with different recipes and flavors to find your favorite mussel dish.
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